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should be encouraged by every means. There are several 

 species of Anthistiria deserving introduction and naturalisa- 

 tion in our Colony. 



Anthoxanthum odoratum, L. 



The Scented Vernal Grass. Europe, North and Middle 

 Asia, North Africa. A perennial, not of great value as a 

 fattening grass, yet always desired for the flavor, which it 

 imparts to hay. Perhaps for this purpose the scented 

 Andropogons might serve here also. On deep and moist 

 soils it attains its greatest perfection. It is much used for 

 mixing among permanent grasses on pastures, where it will 

 continue long in season. It would live well in our Alps. 

 The lamellar-crystalline Cumarin is the principle, on which 

 the odor of Anthoxanthemum depends. 



Apios tuberosa, Moench. 



North America. A climber, with somewhat milky juice. 

 The mealy tubers are edible. 



Apium graveolens, L, 



The Celery. Europe, North Africa, North and Middle 

 Asia. It is here merely inserted with a view of pointing 

 out, that it might be readily naturalized on our sea shores. 



Apium prostratum, La Billardiere. 



The Australian Celery. Extra-tropical Australia, New Zea- 

 land, extra-tropical South America. This also can be 

 utilized as a culinary vegetable. 



Apocynum cannabinum, L. 



On river banks in North America. This is recorded among 

 plants yielding a textile fibre. 



Arachis hypogaea, L. 



The Earth-nut, Pea-nut or Ground-nut . Brazil. The 

 seeds of this annual herb are consumed in a roasted state, 

 or used for pressing from them a palatable oil. The plant 

 is a very productive one, and yields a very quick return. It 

 ranks also as a valuable fodder herb. A light somewhat 

 calcareous soil is best fitted for its growth. On such soil, 

 50 bushels may be obtained from the acre, 



